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Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6   ·  
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

In this poignant novel, Jack is worried about his father, missing in action in Vietnam. His family, new best friend, and a bully unexpectedly all help Jack find the courage to do the right thing, not the easy thing.

Format Your Price
978-1-939547-62-0
 $13.49
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Fiction
Subject Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2019
Publisher Creston Books
Imprint Creston Books
Language English
Number of Pages 275
Publication Date 2020-04-07
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039230, JUV039060, JUV037000
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.5 x 7.5
Lexile 840
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Reviewed

Reviews

Foreword Reviews

Reviewed on 22 January 2020

“A historical childhood fantasy in verse, Wishes, Dares, and How to Stand Up to a Bully blends light summer fun with deep emotional challenges.”—Foreword Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 16 January 2020

“Although it’s set in the 1960s, the story reflects timeless issues that will resonate with modern readers. A fresh, inspiring exploration of a daunting issue.”—Kirkus Reviews

Author: Darlene Beck-Jacobson

Darlene Beck Jacobson has a BA in Special Education and a Reading Specialist MA. She worked as a Speech Language Specialist for 20 years. Her book, Wheels of Change, was an NCSS Notable Book.